The Democratic Difference
@demdifference.bsky.social
An account focused on highlighting the differences in economic outcomes under Democratic and Republican policies, often with charts.
Companion chart:
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Companion chart:
As we await updated jobs data from BLS in the coming weeks, a reminder that ADP's data on private-sector job growth was updated with October numbers last week.
That ADP data shows the following results over the past 18 months:
That ADP data shows the following results over the past 18 months:
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
As we await updated jobs data from BLS in the coming weeks, a reminder that ADP's data on private-sector job growth was updated with October numbers last week.
That ADP data shows the following results over the past 18 months:
That ADP data shows the following results over the past 18 months:
But at least his policies are boosting job creation!
Oh, wait.
Oh, wait.
November 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
But at least his policies are boosting job creation!
Oh, wait.
Oh, wait.
"a little bit softer"
That's one way to put it ...
That's one way to put it ...
November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"a little bit softer"
That's one way to put it ...
That's one way to put it ...
"Getting our economy going"
Sure, Rick.
Sure, Rick.
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"Getting our economy going"
Sure, Rick.
Sure, Rick.
ICYMI yesterday: The latest private-sector jobs numbers came out, and they confirm that Trump has been a disaster for the economy.
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
ICYMI yesterday: The latest private-sector jobs numbers came out, and they confirm that Trump has been a disaster for the economy.
Higher quality data series updated yesterday shows similar picture:
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Higher quality data series updated yesterday shows similar picture:
Lutnick: "The economy is on fire because Donald Trump's economy is one that says, tariffs, come on, build in America."
Reality:
Reality:
November 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Lutnick: "The economy is on fire because Donald Trump's economy is one that says, tariffs, come on, build in America."
Reality:
Reality:
"why we are delighted to run on our record"
Okay ...
Okay ...
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"why we are delighted to run on our record"
Okay ...
Okay ...
Related reminder: Although October almost certainly would have been much worse in BLS than ADP, the overall picture in the ADP numbers (including October) is still very grim if one zooms out to the last 18 months.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Related reminder: Although October almost certainly would have been much worse in BLS than ADP, the overall picture in the ADP numbers (including October) is still very grim if one zooms out to the last 18 months.
18-month view:
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
18-month view:
POST-ELECTION ECONOMIC NEWS:
ADP's latest private-sector jobs report was released this morning, and the numbers help explain why voters are so worried about the economy and why they went so heavily Democratic last night.
Job growth has collapsed under Trump's tariffs.
#EconSky #NumbersDay
ADP's latest private-sector jobs report was released this morning, and the numbers help explain why voters are so worried about the economy and why they went so heavily Democratic last night.
Job growth has collapsed under Trump's tariffs.
#EconSky #NumbersDay
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
POST-ELECTION ECONOMIC NEWS:
ADP's latest private-sector jobs report was released this morning, and the numbers help explain why voters are so worried about the economy and why they went so heavily Democratic last night.
Job growth has collapsed under Trump's tariffs.
#EconSky #NumbersDay
ADP's latest private-sector jobs report was released this morning, and the numbers help explain why voters are so worried about the economy and why they went so heavily Democratic last night.
Job growth has collapsed under Trump's tariffs.
#EconSky #NumbersDay
While Trump focuses on building his billionaire ballroom, working-class Americans continue to face higher prices.
October 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
While Trump focuses on building his billionaire ballroom, working-class Americans continue to face higher prices.
Full inflation trend since Trump announced his tariffs in April:
October 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Full inflation trend since Trump announced his tariffs in April:
Hi, inflation-lovers.
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Hi, inflation-lovers.
And while the cost of living keeps rising because of Trump's tariffs:
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
And while the cost of living keeps rising because of Trump's tariffs:
Full trend of #Trumpflation since he announced his tariffs:
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Full trend of #Trumpflation since he announced his tariffs:
We see you are still ignoring today's inflation report.
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We see you are still ignoring today's inflation report.
Wait.
Are Trump's tariffs nor reducing prices as promised?
Are Trump's tariffs nor reducing prices as promised?
October 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Wait.
Are Trump's tariffs nor reducing prices as promised?
Are Trump's tariffs nor reducing prices as promised?
Meanwhile ...
October 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Meanwhile ...
"a really good report"
October 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"a really good report"
Full trend since Trump announced his reckless tariffs in April:
October 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Full trend since Trump announced his reckless tariffs in April:
Another Republican priority:
Tax cuts for the rich > fighting inflation for working folks
Tax cuts for the rich > fighting inflation for working folks
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Another Republican priority:
Tax cuts for the rich > fighting inflation for working folks
Tax cuts for the rich > fighting inflation for working folks